How far is Harrison, NY from Brookhaven, NY?

The driving distance from Harrison, NY to Brookhaven, NY is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.11 mi
01h 24m
Flight
43.66 mi
70.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.66 mi
Kilometers
70.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.11 mi
Kilometers
117.66 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Brookhaven
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hicksville
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Harrison
35 mi
00h 42m
To Brookhaven
38.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SE
Destination
Brookhaven Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Wednesday
Using Bellport as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harrison and Brookhaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison and Brookhaven.

  1. 1

    Start on Halstead Avenue

    15 m · 8 sec · Halstead Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Keeler Avenue

    1327 ft · 31 sec · Keeler Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Boston Post Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Boston Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    3144 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Huguenot Street

    1211 ft · 25 sec · Huguenot Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto River Street

    1649 ft · 37 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Cedar Street

    113 m · 7 sec · Cedar Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: New York

    853 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · New England Thruway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montauk Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montauk Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Country Road

    2057 ft · 50 sec · South Country Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Country Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison and Brookhaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 59%
New England Thruway
5.84 mi · 8%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 6%
East Boston Post Road
3.2 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Expressway
2.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hicksville
00h 42m from Harrison
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harrison to Brookhaven?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hicksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Harrison and 38.2 miles from Brookhaven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Harrison and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brookhaven.

Stop Ideas Near Hicksville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hicksville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hicksville.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

27 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

31 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

37 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Brookhaven. Straight-line distance: 43.66 mi (70.27 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

Population28,959
Coordinates40.9689900, -73.7126300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Brookhaven

#2 Brookhaven

This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state.

Population479,883
Coordinates40.7792700, -72.9153800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Halstead Avenue (-73.712615, 40.968919)
End: South Country Road (-72.915343, 40.779251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.69
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.34 $20.69
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.56 $23.12
Premium $4.86 $12.54 $25.08
Diesel $4.69 $12.11 $24.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and Brookhaven. The current time is 19:27:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.